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WordPress rescue and malware removal for hacked, broken or down sites
Malware removal, restores, hardening and monitoring for WordPress and WooCommerce sites that need help now.
Reviewed by Nikhil Narasipura Doddamane, Founder & Head of SEO/GEO · Updated 16 Oct 2026
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What should you do if your WordPress site is hacked?
Do not delete files blindly. Back up the current state, change all passwords, put the site in maintenance mode if needed, then have it cleaned, patched and hardened so it is not reinfected. Toffyjar WordPress rescue covers malware removal, restore, blocklist review and ongoing monitoring.
FIX
What does WordPress rescue fix?
The emergencies we handle most.
BY THE NUMBERS
What do the numbers say about website maintenance?
WordPress is used by 39.7% of all websites and 58.5% of websites whose content management system is known, according to W3Techs (October 2026). WooCommerce runs on 19.8% of WordPress sites. Google's Core Web Vitals define a good experience as Largest Contentful Paint within 2.5 seconds, Interaction to Next Paint of 200 milliseconds or less and Cumulative Layout Shift of 0.1 or less, measured at the 75th percentile of page loads (web.dev). Toffyjar care plans cost $89, $179, $249 or $399+ a month, covering updates tested on staging, backups, uptime and security monitoring and support hours. In short, most business sites run on software that needs regular updates, and performance is measured continuously, so maintenance is an ongoing operating cost rather than an optional extra.
PROCESS
How does the WordPress rescue process work?
Contact us, we confirm scope and price, take a backup, clean and fix on a copy where possible, restore, harden, then monitor. Most sites are back the same or next day.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Triage | Assess damage and access |
| Backup | Preserve current state |
| Clean | Remove malware and backdoors |
| Harden | Patch, passwords, firewall |
| Monitor | Watch for reinfection |
CAUSE
Why do WordPress sites get hacked?
Usually outdated plugins or themes, weak or reused passwords, nulled premium plugins and poor hosting. A WordPress hacked incident is almost always preventable with regular maintenance.
AFTER
How do you stop it happening again?
Move onto a WordPress maintenance plan with staging-tested updates, a firewall and monitoring. See WordPress security for the full approach. Monthly reports show what was updated and blocked.
WHY TOFFYJAR
Why get this from Toffyjar?
Our audits are reviewed by the same senior specialists who build and grow sites for clients in the US, UK and India, so the recommendations are practical and ship-ready. We publish our prices, never sell your data and never pressure you into a contract. If we cannot help, we say so.
TIMING
How quickly will you see results from wordpress malware removal?
Monitoring, backups and security hardening start on day one. Most sites see fewer errors and faster pages within the first month as outdated plugins are cleaned up and updates are tested on staging. Monthly reports show uptime, updates applied, issues fixed and Core Web Vitals trends, so the value of maintenance is visible rather than assumed.
PROOF
Sites we built, ranking today
We measured these results on 16 October 2026 using OpenSEO, which draws on DataForSEO ranking and backlink data. For example, in one case study a data and digital orchestration platform (SaaS) whose site Toffyjar built has WordPress site with #1 rankings for platform-engineering topics, with 1,668 referring domains. In another, an insurance digital transformation consultancy has WordPress site with 1,625 referring domains, with 1,625 referring domains. These are current figures, not before-and-after claims, and client names stay private under NDA. Every site was planned from a requirement sheet, built on staging, reviewed by senior people and handed over with the client owning the code, content and logins. Projects are priced at about $199 per page, and SEO and GEO retainers start at $499 a month. Ask for a reference on a discovery call and we will connect you with a client where they agree.
DATA AND DIGITAL ORCHESTRATION PLATFORM (SAAS)
WordPress site with #1 rankings for platform-engineering topics
108 Organic keywords (US)
5 Non-brand keywords in top 10 (main site)
3 Keywords at #1 (main site)
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INSURANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CONSULTANCY
WordPress site with 1,625 referring domains
20 Organic keywords (US)
about 200 Est. monthly organic visits (US)
"business architect description" (#1) Non-brand keywords at #1
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ANIMATED EXPLAINER VIDEO STUDIO
WordPress site and SEO program, 1,638 referring domains
1,638 Referring domains
not yet reported in OpenSEO US or India data Organic rankings
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Client testimonials: PENDING CLIENT APPROVAL
COST
How much does WordPress rescue cost?
Cleanups are quoted after a free scan based on damage and site size. Sites on our care plans get cleanup included. You approve the price before any work starts.
BEFORE YOU ASK
Common concerns, straight answers
Is an offshore team risky?
You get a named lead, overlap hours with US and UK mornings, staging links for every change and code in your own repository from day one.
Will we be locked in?
No. You own the code, content, hosting and logins. Retainers run month to month.
How do we know the price?
A fixed quote within 48 hours of the requirement sheet: about $199 per page for projects, published monthly rates for developers and retainers.
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We slot into your Git, Jira or Trello workflow and follow your review process.
What if results are slow?
We report monthly on rankings, AI citations and leads, and change course on the data. No long contracts.
Is AI writing your content?
AI speeds up research and drafts; senior people write, edit and approve everything that ships.
FILL THE REQUIREMENT SHEET
Fixed quote in 48 hours. No obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers you can quote.
Reviewed by Nikhil Narasipura Doddamane, Founder & Head of SEO/GEO · Updated 16 Oct 2026
How fast can you start?
Usually within hours on business days.
Will I lose data?
We back up first to protect what is there.
Can you remove Google warnings?
Yes, we request a review after cleanup.
Do you fix WooCommerce stores?
Yes.
Do you share my data?
No. Your details are used only to deliver the report.
Can I get the report for a client site?
Yes, agencies are welcome.
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*Save up to 70%: based on a $1,733/mo dedicated developer vs a $5,900/mo published US agency development plan (Oct 2026).